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Posted: 12/2/2007 12:24:59 PM EDT
What's the difference between a metal lathe and a wood lathe, other than one is for wood and one for metal?
Link Posted: 12/2/2007 12:36:27 PM EDT
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Wood lathes generally have a lighter frameand run at a higher RPM with less horsepower and a fixed tool rest.
The tool is hand held and moved.


Metal lathes have a guided tool running on ways to accuratly position it and take the higher forces involved in cutting metals.
Link Posted: 12/2/2007 5:36:55 PM EDT
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What's the difference between a metal lathe and a wood lathe,

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